The Jersey Giant is largely used either as a striking exhibition bird or as a pet. It is also a fine dual-purpose chicken for the home flock.
Tag Archives: Poultry
Grazing Management by Species: Poultry
Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology.
7 Livestock Guardian Animals
The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Optimizing Your Land Use
Best results will follow from tailoring the farm layout to the farm conditions. So what are the optimal conditions for common aspects of a farm?
10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.
10 Animal Breeds Important to American History
While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.
Top 10 Farming Resources
Check out some of our readers’ favorite farming posts to learn about popular country living topics and find links to more information.
Pros and Cons of Dual-Purpose Livestock
You may be wondering if you can really have it all. After all, weren’t modern livestock breeds specialized for a reason? Let’s find out.
Hamburg
Just how old the Hamburg chicken breed is or where it came from, we may never know. Conflicting information abounds today.
A Guide to Herding by Livestock Species
Animals that are regularly herded with dogs include ducks, sheep, cattle, chickens, geese, turkeys, and goats. So what are the differences in working each type of stock?
Homestead on the Range 